Waterloo regional police have arrested a man after a cyclist was allegedly attacked while riding through Victoria Park in Kitchener.
According to a release, officers were dispatched to the park in downtown Kitchener on Wednesday at around 4:30 p.m. after the assault was reported.
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Police say a 61-year-old man was riding his bike through the park when a stranger assaulted him and damaged his property.
The attack left the victim with minor injuries, according to police.
They say officers then tracked down a suspect a short time later, where they deployed a stun gun before taking him into custody.
Police say a 39-year-old man from Waterloo is facing several charges, including assault, assaulting a peace officer and mischief under $5,000.
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